The Passage
Sinew Lyrics
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Longing for release
Hostile eyes they pierce your skin
Like a thousand teeth
Pray to be invisible
Feel the shame on you
Crawling underneath
Hinders you to breathe
But still the air is filling your lungs
I see through the scars
Beyond the darkness
A shape that you could become
So bright and beautiful
Hide yourself
Afraid of the fear
You'd better stay inside
In a familiar sphere
But this is not the answer
Have the courage to be weak
You'll find strength in that
Bear this burden in dignity
Wave it like a flag
And realize you are not alone
Now you've taken the first step
Once on your way
There's nothing that could hold you back
From growing inside your own
Anything you need lies inside of you
Anytime you doubt yourself do not despair
Remind that
I can see through the scars
The lyrics of Sinew's song "The Passage" are all about overcoming obstacles and fears to become a better and stronger version of oneself. The song tells the story of someone who is faced with hostile and judgmental eyes that make them feel ashamed and invisible. However, despite the cold grip of fear that threatens to suffocate them, this person finds the courage to push through and discover the beauty that lies beyond the darkness. The lyrics encourage the listener to find strength in vulnerability, to wear their hardships proudly like a flag, and to know that they are not alone in their struggles.
The theme of overcoming obstacles is beautifully expressed through metaphors and imagery. The "thousand teeth" of judgmental eyes that "pierce your skin" give the listener a visceral sense of the hostility that the singer is facing. The "cold hand that grabs your heart" is another powerful image that captures the suffocating sense of fear and helplessness. However, the songwriter also encourages the listener to look beyond these obstacles and to see the "shape that you could become". This image of a bright and beautiful future reminds the listener that there is always hope, and that it's worth pushing past one's fears to get there.
Line by Line Meaning
And here you are
You have arrived, present and exposed
Longing for release
Desiring to be liberated from something
Hostile eyes they pierce your skin
Glares that are unfriendly are painful
Like a thousand teeth
Sharp and biting, like a mass of jaws
Pray to be invisible
Hoping to go unnoticed, to be unobserved
Feel the shame on you
Feeling the pain of embarrassment
Crawling underneath
Moving beneath, trying to take cover
A cold hand that grabs your heart
A chilly, menacing force that is holding you down
Hinders you to breathe
Obstructs your ability to inhale and exhale
But still the air is filling your lungs
You continue to inhale and exhale
I see through the scars
I can comprehend your hurts
Beyond the darkness
Further than what is obscure
A shape that you could become
A form that is within your reach
So bright and beautiful
Radiant and magnificent
Hide yourself
Conceal yourself and avoid interaction
Afraid of the fear
Frightened by the sensation of overwhelming anxiety
You'd better stay inside
The best remedy is to be alone, away from people
In a familiar sphere
In a comforting environment that seems to be unchanging
But this is not the answer
This solution is not the correct one
Have the courage to be weak
Be daring enough to let your vulnerability show
You'll find strength in that
Experiencing weakness can make you stronger
Bear this burden in dignity
Carry this load with self-respect
Wave it like a flag
Display it proudly, as a symbol of identity
And realize you are not alone
Comprehend that others are in the same situation
Now you’ve taken the first step
You have taken the initial action
Once on your way
Traveling on your journey
There’s nothing that could hold you back
There are no obstacles that can hinder you
From growing inside your own
From becoming the best version of yourself
Anything you need lies inside of you
Everything you need to succeed is within you
Anytime you doubt yourself do not despair
Whenever you feel uncertain, don't lose hope
Remind that
Remember that
I can see through the scars
I can comprehend your hurts
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@StartARevolution
Immer noch die Beste deutsche Band auf dem Sektor. Unfassbare Platte.
@CM-pv3dm
new favourite band...:D
@stevechalmers7091
Sinew rocks.
@Mi4176
deutsche?